North Korean envoy in Beijing to mend fences

‘TREASURED SWORD’:North Korea has repeatedly said it will never give up its nuclear weapons, but is trying to ensure its ties with China do not deteriorate

Reuters, BEIJING

North Korea also remains unpredictable.

After agreeing to hold dialogue with South Korea to reopen joint economic projects, Pyongyang abruptly canceled the talks last week because of a row over who would represent the respective delegations.